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Recent announcements by USDA's Rural Development mission area highlight the wide range of funding programs available to assist in rural economic development. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal

USDA's new Under Secretary for Rural Development says her mission area is perhaps a quiet one regarding the breath and scope of rural economic and community development it supports. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Development Under Secretary Xochilt Torres Small

Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small offers examples of how her mission area offers wide-ranging opportunities in rural communities.

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday announced project funding supporting rural broadband expansion under USDA's ReConnect Program. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint eight U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including five Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and three Rural Development (RD) State Directors. “As we work to build a better...

Cooperatives are a vital pillar of the U.S. economy and contribute essential goods and services to rural America. Many communities rely on cooperatives to provide locally grown food, housing, electricity, financial services, internet, retail services, and so much more.

Several rural healthcare facilities have been able to expand facilities thanks in part to USDA Rural Development grants and loans. In turn, that has led to expanded and much needed services and staff in the communities they serve. Rod Bain looks at examples of Rural Development funding and the role...

Cactus Health Services CEO Luis Villareal discusses the need to expand this rural Texas health care facility and how USDA Rural Development grants played a role in doing just that.

WASHINGTON, August 23, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 12 members of the newly established Equity Commission Subcommittee on Rural Community Economic Development (RCED). On April 7, 2022, USDA announced the call for nominations, and applications for membership...

Across rural America, people are picking up hammers, screwdrivers and measuring tapes to build their own homes. USDA Rural Development (RD) and Habitat for Humanity’s strong partnership helps ensure that every family has access to well-built, energy efficient, affordable housing.